Met Office UK snow verdict for Wiltshire ahead of cold snap

Senior presenter at the forecaster, Aidan McGivern said there were “pretty strong” signs that a burst of cold air would bring changes to the weather from this weekend.

He added that as a result there was an “increased chance” of some snow in the next two weeks.

However, Aidan added that many details were still unclear in his latest forecast.

He said: “Here's what we do know about next week - it is very likely to be cold, colder than it is now.

There will be some patchy frost around for Scotland, west Wales and southwest England to start Friday with clear spells

Cloud will spread westwards to leave a cloudy morning for many away from Scotland, though some sunny spells will develop in the east later 🌥️ pic.twitter.com/zzQnYlP1o1

— Met Office (@metoffice) March 2, 2023

"When you've got that cold air in place, and we've got some other things coming together - the position of low pressures - that does increase the chance of some sleet and snow."

If there was to be snow, Aidan also added that “where and when” it could fall was something “we just don’t know at this stage”.

He added that any weather forecasters “that tell you they do know, they are just guessing”.

This is the latest South West England weather forecast from the Met Office:

Today

Bright but frosty to start in Cornwall, otherwise largely cloudy. Cloud becoming more widespread through the morning with a light shower possible in the east. Feeling chilly under the cloud. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight

A cloudy end to the day for most but some breaks in the cloud forming through the night. Temperatures dipping under any clear spells allowing for a touch of frost. Minimum temperature -1 °C.

Saturday

A generally bright if not sunny morning. Perhaps thicker cloud developing during the afternoon, bringing the chance of an isolated shower. Feeling chilly again. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday

Rather cloudy on Sunday with isolated showers. These becoming more widespread into Monday and Tuesday and more likely wintry with some snow, mainly over hills. Feeling colder with strengthening winds.

March 7 to March 17

This period is expected to be characterised by winds from the north bringing cold conditions to most areas with widespread frost and ice.

This will most likely result in wintry showers, these turning to more organised bands of snow at times in the east.

Under this regime, some areas are likely to remain drier with some sunshine, the best of this across inland areas and in the south and west of the UK.

During the later part of the period confidence decreases significantly, however there is a risk of some milder and wetter weather pushing into the south from the Atlantic at times, which could bring periods of snow as they push north.

Temperatures overall will be below average but may gradually trend up through the period.